How to configure the ExpressVPN Router App for Linksys WRT3200ACM

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This tutorial will teach you how to setup your ExpressVPN Router App on the Linksys WRT3200ACM.

IMPORTANT: The below video shows the steps for setting up the WRT1200AC. You can follow the steps in the video but will need to download the correct firmware for your 3200ACM model. Your router will not work if you use the wrong firmware.

Note: This tutorial is for users who purchased the WRT3200ACM from a source other than FlashRouters.

TECHNICAL: How to flash to the ExpressVPN firmware

NOTE: Flashing the firmware will erase any current settings on your router. Although you can revert to the default firmware, users are not recommended to attempt the below without prior technical know-how.

Connect your computer to your router using a cable. Use any of the four blue ports (labeled 1-4) and not the yellow “Internet” port.

You will see a notification informing you that the firmware update will require a reboot of your router. Click Yes to continue.

Once the firmware has been successfully installed, click Ok to initiate the router rebooting.

After the router has rebooted, you should be automatically redirected to www.expressvpnrouter.com. Login by using admin as the username and entering the 8-digit password found at the bottom of your router. For more help on finding your passwords, see here.

At this point, connect your router to the internet. This can be done by plugging your internet cable into the yellow “Internet” port at the back of the router. Connect your router to your modem (if you are using this router as the primary router) or existing router.

If you have not activated your ExpressVPN account, sign in to your account, click Set Up ExpressVPN, and copy your 23 digit ExpressVPN activation code. Click Activate.

Wait a few seconds while your ExpressVPN Router connects to the top recommended VPN location.

You can change locations easily by clicking on “Select Another Location”.

NOTE: all devices connected to ExpressVPN will appear to be from your connected country.

Connect your devices

All devices connected to the internet via your ExpressVPN router (either through cable or Wi-Fi) will have its traffic tunneled through a secure VPN.

To connect any device to the VPN, plug its network cable into the ExpressVPN router or connect the device to the ExpressVPN router’s Wi-Fi. The network name and password are given as the last two items at the bottom of your router.

You can also change the VPN server location you are connected to or disconnect a device connected to the router by logging into www.expressvpnrouter.com.